Chapter 10
Chapter 10
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 10
Chapter Title: Is This School Full of Perverts Only?
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"...It's hot."
The morning after putting on a show in the middle of the night.
The soft sensation enveloping my entire body and the warm heat were suffocating.
I turned my head to the side, and what came into view were breasts so enormous they took my breath away... and more breasts.
Haa...
"Airi, you're awake, aren't you?"
"Eek! H-How...?"
The breasts, which had been rising and falling rhythmically since the moment I woke up, now moved irregularly.
Airi really needs to work on her acting skills.
"D-Did you rest well...?"
Still, her calm greeting deserved some credit. If you're sneaking into someone's room, you should at least manage that much.
"Airi, I haven't permitted cuddling in bed yet."
"B-But!"
As Airi, who had been hugging me, shot up energetically, I got a front-row view of her breasts jiggling inside her thin nightgown.
Ugh... I always thought mine were above average, but since coming to this school, I've realized there's always someone bigger up top.
"Yesterday, I couldn't hug you..."
Squeeze—.
"I worked hard on the dishes and cleaning too. Yujin, you looked so tired, so I held back as much as I could..."
Even as she hugged me tightly, her movements were careful not to suffocate me—I could feel her consideration.
I was the one who broke the promise first, so I guess I had no choice.
"Sorry, Airi. For the next week, you can come at night and hug me if you want."
So, don't cry.
"R-Really...?"
"Yeah. Sorry."
Airi's more of a crybaby than I thought.
She's so kind it makes me feel bad for mistaking her for a ghost at first... She's a pervert, but the more I see her, the more I like her.
Sniff—. Haa...
"...Don't sniff my head."
Pervert, though.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ "...You're going to move around with Seo-ah today?"
Maybe because I overslept.
After Airi followed me all the way to the bathroom and I finished a quick shower, we headed down to the first floor—but everyone else except us had already left the dorm.
Munch munch.
Catherine must have timed it perfectly for our arrival; the warm food was prepared and waiting. It's a little creepy, but... whatever. Catherine's superhuman, so she pulled it off somehow.
"Yeah. She said she'll tell me what to do once I start following her."
"...Is it okay if I tag along too?"
Scrape scrape—.
I shook my head while spreading jam on the crisply toasted bread.
"You're busy too, Airi. She won't eat me or anything."
"B-Be careful! That girl's... got a bad reputation."
"Reputation?"
Munch munch.
"She's always top of the class at the academy, sweeping up awards in all kinds of competitions—a genius in every field. But... she's the brightest star, yet she doesn't get close to anyone. She even disappears during breaks and tea time."
"...Well, some people just prefer being alone, right?"
"P-People have seen her wandering the academy at night alone too!"
Ah, this jam is amazing. It's not regular strawberry—wonder what brand it is? I should ask if she'll tell me.
"The academy doesn't have a strict curfew or anything... but still, be careful! You can't tell what she's thinking..."
Gulp—.
"Yeah yeah, I'll be careful. You have a good day too, Airi."
Squeeze—.
"Hee hee... O-Okay, see you later..."
I hugged Airi tightly from behind before leaving the dorm.
The weather greeted me with clear skies right away. Something felt good about today. Was it my changed mindset?
Since I've decided to tough it out here for three years, even a commoner like me can enjoy school life a bit, right?
"Peace be with you, Yujin."
"Peace be with you, Yujin!"
Peace, peace, peace, peace!!!
"P-Peace to you too."
It was one thing that every student I passed greeted me, but their greetings were so stuffy.
It felt like I had to respond in kind or it'd be rude...
The walk from the dorm to Cherum should've taken less than 15 minutes, but with all the constant greetings, it ended up taking over 20. I wonder if Choi Seo-ah's still there...
Creeeak—.
"Um... is anyone here...?"
I cautiously opened the door to Cherum, and the stars began to move, forming a Milky Way.
At the center sat one person whose brilliance outshone even the stars.
"...You're here."
Choi Seo-ah.
A devastatingly beautiful girl whose hime-cut hairstyle suited her perfectly.
If I'd met her on the street, her overwhelming beauty would've stopped me from even looking properly.
"Let's go. Today we're handling club activity fees."
"W-Wait a sec!"
Confirming my arrival, she stood up and brushed past me in an instant, heading somewhere.
I tried to stop her in a panic, but whether she was ignoring me or deaf, she was already far ahead.
"Hey, wait up!"
Damn... I was going to treat her nicely since she seemed like student council president material.
You struck first? I'm innocent.
"...Hurry up."
Huff, huff...
I ran and ran, but even matching her walking pace left me breathless.
I wanted to walk beside her and curse her out, but this made me look like a dog following its owner.
Slide—.
How far did we walk and run?
Choi Seo-ah finally stopped at the entrance to a classroom. This place... Kendo Club, right? I think so.
"Ch-Choi Seo-ah..."
Oh, someone's here.
"Hello, Kendo Club."
Following her inside, I confirmed it was indeed the Kendo Club room, filled with various protective gear and bamboo swords.
I figured the students here only did dainty indoor activities with ha-ha-ho-ho laughter, but active clubs like this have demand too.
"I heard your performance at the last tournament was lackluster."
"I-It couldn't be helped! Our captain was in poor condition..."
"Excuses are meaningless. A true genius should perform at their peak in any situation."
An arrogantly haughty statement.
If an ordinary person said it, they'd deserve a beating, but coming from Choi Seo-ah, the universally acknowledged genius, it carried weight.
Even I, knowing only fragments from Airi, could nod along—imagine how it hits the students here.
Still, she's rude as hell.
"...So, what happens to us?"
"Yujin, your turn."
"Huh?"
"What should we do?"
Hey, you lay it out like that and leave it to me? Is this right?
"I heard Catherine taught you everything about our school. So, you should be able to handle this much."
There was bottomless trust underlying Choi Seo-ah's words.
Catherine and Choi Seo-ah... do superhumans just get each other? They both seem friendless.
"Yu-Yujin..."
The seven Kendo Club members shifted their gazes from Choi Seo-ah to me, staring holes through my face.
P-Pressure...
Well... I've already made up my mind anyway.
"How about giving them one more chance?"
Getting all opportunities revoked over a single mistake would be too heartbreaking.
"Continue."
"No, your captain was sick too. And I read the Kendo Club's history—they've won tons of awards and shone brightly so far."
They deserve a chance to soar again. Especially as students.
"So, let's not cut the fees and trust them one more time. What do you say?"
"...If you say so."
"Yujin!!"
"Whoa whoa, it's hot! Too hot! Don't cling! The final approval was Choi Seo-ah's, so cling to her!"
The moment Choi Seo-ah nodded, the Kendo Club girls swarmed me.
The sweet scent of girls mixed with a hint of sweat. The soft sensation through their thin uniforms.
"S-Stop..."
Grab—.
As their overly enthusiastic skinship started making my head fuzzy, Choi Seo-ah grabbed my shoulder and lifted me off.
"We're busy. Or... are you trying to get in my way?"
Zing—.
"N-No..."
Ooh, the most hated girl for a reason.
Subduing athletic girls like this with a single glare... Even Catherine might struggle—no, she'd handle it, but still, a friend of Catherine's.
"Yujin, please visit us next time!"
"I-If I get the chance."
Even as Choi Seo-ah dangled me loosely while exiting the Kendo Club, their goodbyes didn't stop.
A bit burdensome, but their passion was nice to see.
Anyway...
"Choi Seo-ah."
"What?"
"Why'd you leave the decision to me?"
Maybe tired of my lagging behind, she was now carrying me under her arm like luggage.
A little embarrassing, but convenient—I was content until the Kendo Club exchange came to mind, prompting me to speak.
"Because it's your job from now on."
"Mine?"
"Yeah. Catherine used to handle it, but she has no authority anymore."
"Catherine..."
Catherine.
She's just a year older than me, so she must've been a student here originally.
I don't know how she became a Sister, but I can guess her former status.
"Catherine left it to you. So, I'm training you in her place."
"...Got it."
A pain, but unavoidable.
I don't want to slack off doing nothing, and visiting different clubs sounds fun.
"Good. Remaining today: Art Club and Social Dance Club. Let's finish quick."
Maybe because I agreed fast, Choi Seo-ah's steps felt lighter as she carried me.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ "I'm tired..."
After two hours of haggling over Art Club and Social Dance Club fees, I slumped over the desk in Cherum, panting.
The Kendo Club was athletic, so they caved easier, but Social Dance Club was trouble...
No, they slacked off and got their fees cut—telling them to cut dance instead? What was that?
Choi Seo-ah just watched... Tch, I'll dump work on her later.
"Hey, Choi Seo-ah. What's left for today?"
"...You're fearless. Aren't I scary? I'm your senior, you know."
"Damn it, if you're a senior, act like one and do the work! No guidance, I did everything!"
Poke poke—.
"Laughing? Laughing!? Do you know how exhausting it was dancing social dance, which doesn't suit me!?"
Taste my agony. Over an hour of practice, my feet got stepped on so much... The tops still throb.
"You're special. As expected of Catherine's pick."
Standing up, Choi Seo-ah slung the bag I'd seen before around her waist and headed for the door.
"Work's done for today. Go rest at the dorm."
"...Already?"
"Yeah. Studying means nothing to us in Stella. See you."
Studying means nothing...
No, that's not the point... She definitely took that bag, right? Time to tail her again.
I can't stand not knowing where she's going or what she's up to. I have to satisfy my curiosity.
Step step—.
I followed Choi Seo-ah out of Cherum as quietly as possible.
My small build helps at times like this.
Passing hallways to the stairs up—first floor, I thought, but she went all the way to the rooftop.
Destination: rooftop...? I thought the school rooftop was off-limits. Or is there something I don't know?
Click, click—.
Hiding and listening, then checking once quiet—the rooftop door was as I knew: No Entry sign.
It'd normally be locked, but if I'm right, it's open.
Click—.
Yes!
Heh heh, Choi Seo-ah never imagined someone following. She left it unlocked!
Everyone here is a model student, so they'd avoid a sign like this—but not a delinquent like me. And you too, Choi Seo-ah!
"Hey, Choi Seo-ah! Don't move!"
I rushed to block her escape and caught sight of her.
Munch munch—.
"H-How...?"
Chewing potato chips.
Piu! Piu!
Playing the world's most famous monster-hunting game.
"Ch-Choi Seo-ah... you..."
This school confiscates even phones that connect outside, let alone game consoles.
Yet she's holding the most famous handheld, the Nintendō Switch?
Seeing her stunned expression, I approached her as if entranced.
Her eyes, always coldly viewing the world, now looked like a frightened sheep.
"P-Please... don't tell anyone... I'll do anything, anything..."
Clutching my legs, she didn't seem like the shining top star at all—a chilling sadism welled up.
What if it wasn't me here, but someone else?
"Awesome!"
Of course, I wasn't interested in Choi Seo-ah—I meant the game console.